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Microsoft Reveals Windows 8.1 Pricing for Non-Windows 8 Users

Microsoft on Tuesday provided details for how those not currently running Windows 8 can purchase the forthcoming Windows 8.1 operating system update.

Windows 8.1 Enterprise RTM Released to TechNet, MSDN

Microsoft's TechNet and MSDN subscribers can now access the release-to-manufacturing (RTM) version of Windows 8.1 Enterprise.

Microsoft's Cloud Partners Face Hard Questions After PRISM Scandal

The recent revelations about the depth of the NSA's surveillance program are dragging old questions about cloud privacy back to the forefront.

Analyst Gives Tips for Purchasing Windows Server 2012 R2

Consultancy Directions on Microsoft recently offered a few suggestions on how to buy Microsoft's newest server, when it becomes available.

Gartner Lays Out Three Approaches to Dealing with Windows 8.1

Organizations moving to Windows 8.1 will have three approaches to consider when dealing with the updated operating system, according to a webinar Thursday by Gartner Inc.

Microsoft, Google and Others Petition To Disclose Spy Request Details

Microsoft on Monday joined Google, Facebook and Yahoo in filing amended motions to disclose more details about customer data access requests from the U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC).

Windows 8.1 RTM and Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM Released to MSDN, TechNet

Microsoft allowed its MSDN and TechNet subscribers to download the release-to-manufacturing (RTM) versions of Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 on Monday.

Latest Windows Azure Tweaks Include Cache Service Preview

Microsoft on Tuesday launched a preview of a new distributed cache service for Windows Azure-hosted applications as part of a set of improvements to the cloud platform.

Microsoft Boosts SharePoint Online File-Upload Capabilities

Microsoft on Thursday announced file-upload improvements to its SharePoint Online service, echoing recent improvements to SkyDrive Pro.

Microsoft Releases Azure Rights Management Service Preview

A preview release of Microsoft's Windows Azure Rights Management Service (RMS), which provides organizational control over shared file access, is now available.

Microsoft Boosts Exchange Online and SkyDrive Pro Storage Space

Microsoft recently bumped up the storage capacities for two of its cloud-based storage services -- SkyDrive Pro and Exchange Online.

Metalogix Buys Axceler, Gives SharePoint Partners Larger Bag of Tools

The acquisition of Axceler's primary assets by Metalogix brings creates one of the largest independent ISVs focused on Microsoft's SharePoint platform.

Windows Server 2012 R2 Released to Manufacturing

The forthcoming Windows Server 2012 R2 product has been released to manufacturers (RTM), Microsoft said on Tuesday, just days after Windows 8.1 also reached RTM.

UPDATED: Windows 8.1 Hits Release-to-Manufacturing Stage

Windows 8.1, the update to Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system, has been released to manufacturers, according to reports from sources.

Windows Azure Clears Deloitte & Touche Security Compliance Audit

Microsoft recently became the first cloud service provider to pass a Service Organizations Control (SOC) 2 Type II audit conducted by Deloitte & Touche, a new security compliance audit recommended by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA).